Gov Unit 1 Review

Which is NOT a purpose of a constitution?

• Provides the supreme law for the country

• It sets ideals that people in the country share

• Explains how elections work

• Establishes the structure of government

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What is the purpose of government? (list 3)

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Some examples are:

- Leadership

- Maintain Order

- National Security

- Public Services

- Economic Support

- Protecting Rights

The __________ Branch writes laws.

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The ________ Branch enforces laws.

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The ________ Branch judges if laws follow the Constitution.

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Ms. Flores went to high school at...

• Westview

• West Point

• Sierra Linda

• Tolleson

 

The President using his power to VETO legislation (laws) passed by Congress is an example of...

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• State of Nature

Answer explanation

Checks and balances are how the different branches keep each other from becoming too powerful.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

The executive of a State is called the...

• vice president

• mayor

• president

• governor

The Articles of Confederation created a ______ central government.

• strong

• weak

• large

Answer explanation

A confederation has a weak central government.

Shays' Rebellion showed the people of the United States that...

• The Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• Taxes should be illegal.

• We needed a Bill of Rights.

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